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ORKNEY CRAFTS ASSOCIATION
2015
A window into Orkney Craft Workshops
and artists’ galleries
w w w. o r k n e y d e s i g n e r c r a f t s . c o m
Wel c o m e to the Orkney Craft Trail
A window into Orkney craft
workshops and artists’ galleries
The Orkney craft trail is maintained by the Orkney Crafts Association
(OCA). Established in the 1990’s, the OCA supports Orkney-based
professional artisans by promoting their beautifully made products.
A warm welcome awaits you when visiting any of our craft trail
members’ workshops. By showing works in progress, personalised
tours bring each Orkney designed and made craft to life.
OCA members’ work can be purchased from their own galleries and
workshops that you visit, or from various retail shops throughout the
islands. OCA members also have a selected range available to view
and buy at the “Ortak Galleries” outlet on Kirkwall’s Albert Street.
Display cases showing our members’ work are also located at Kirkwall
Airport, the Stromness NorthLink Ferry Terminal and the Kirkwall
Tourist Information Centre.
At the back of this brochure you will find advertising from craft
association members who are not on the Craft Trail but who sell
their products in local shops. For a full list of members and more
information on OCA please go to www.orkneydesignercrafts.com
You can also follow us on facebook by searching for Orkney Crafts
Association
We hope you enjoy our Craft Trail and we are confident that you will
find something to take home from our wide range of traditional and
contemporary arts and crafts which will remind you of your visit to
Follow the signs
Orkney for years to come.
Enjoy your stay!
Share your experience of Orkney Crafts by including
#orkneycraft in your Tweets, Instagrams or Facebook posts.
You can search Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social Search: Orkney
platforms to find out about how fellow visitors and locals Crafts Association
experience and use their Orkney crafts.
To find out more about our members, visit our website at:
www.orkneydesignercrafts.com
Kevin and Liz Allen
Holland Cottage, Marwick, Birsay, Orkney, KW17 2NB
Tel 01856 721359 kevin-liz@orkneyinga.co.uk www.orkneyinga.com 1
Orkneyinga Silversmiths’ Kevin and bracelets, earrings and brooches.
Liz Allen create handmade work of You’ll also discover curlews, hares
exceptional quality and originality, and Orkney’s rare Primula Scotica
drawing much of their inspiration primrose amongst the beautifully
from the landscape, archaeology made work.
and wildlife surrounding their Orkneyinga’s approach is highly
hilltop workshop in Birsay. personal and thoughtful,
Founded in 1989, Orkneyinga is with attention to detail and
one of the longest established a connection to the subject
jewellery businesses in the islands, matter always paramount in the
offering over 30 unique collections designing and making process.
in silver and gold. Seventh Wave, It’s this passion and commitment,
Asa, Drostan, Kelpie and Houant combined with Kevin and Liz’s
are just some of the evocative desire to create jewellery that
names found within their range, will last forever, which has earned
which includes rings, pendants, Orkneyinga such a loyal following.
Directions: Season Easter to end of September
from Stromness; follow signs for Birsay (A966), Open Monday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm
then for Bay of Skaill and Marwick. We are on We’re usually here at other
the B9056 road in between the Bay of Skaill and dates and times but ring first
Marwick Head. (at Isbister’s Stores crossroads, to be sure
follow signs towards Birsay and Earl’s Palace).
Retail Outlets Stromness - Waterfront Gallery
from Kirkwall; head towards Stromness, then take
Price Range From around £28
the A986 towards Dounby and Birsay. 3 miles North
of Dounby, turn left at Twatt Kirk (signposted Bay Pay by Cash, cheque, Visa, Mastercard,
of Skaill, Marwick, RSPB Loons bird hide). Turn left Maestro
again at the T junction (signposted Bay of Skaill) Mail order service available
and look for our sign a few yards up the hill.
Marine & Wildlife Gallery/Workshop
Roger Philby
Craiglands, Birsay, Orkney, KW17 2ND
2 Tel 01856 721343 roger@flukejewellery.com www.flukejewellery.com
‘We invite you to visit Roger Philby at his
smallholding overlooking the beautiful and
breathtaking Brough and Bay of Birsay. This view
overlooks the passage of many whales, dolphins etc.
See our ‘Sightings’ and ‘Diary’ pages on our website
New Kudos Seahorse
for more information.’
It is here Roger designs and makes his exciting and
individual marine and wildlife jewellery based on
dolphins, whales and other forms of wildlife. One of
the things that sets Roger’s jewellery apart is that ‘Groatie Buckie’ collection
he makes ‘Flukes’ specific to individual species. His
jewellery also includes seahorses, starfish, and the enigmatic shape
mackerel on driftwood sculpture
of the eagle ray, to name but a few. Roger is constantly inspired
by Orkney’s wildlife and has added the loveable puffin and the
mystical hare to the collection.
A very popular range is the ‘cowrie shell’ collection or, as Orcadians
Handmade copper
call it, the ‘groatie buckie’. It is looked upon as a symbol of good
fortune to the lucky shell seeker, as it is not easy to find! This
range also includes the Venus shell, and Limpet shell jewellery.
More recently Roger has been creating a range of stunning and
intricate marine sculptures using silver, copper, driftwood and
stone, demand for these pieces from around the world means
there’s now a years waiting list to have one made.
‘‘Your personal touch shows you care about your
customer and you deserve every success.” Liz, Surrey
“A Man who understands the nature of things.”
Caroline, Gloucester
Season Mid April to September
Bottlenose Dolphin Fluke Ray pendant/brooch (I am usually here at other dates
and times, but please ring first to
be sure)
Open Monday to Friday 11am - 5pm
Retail Outlets Stromness - The Waterfront Gallery,
St Margaret’s Hope - The Workshop &
Loft Gallery
Kirkwall - The Ortak shop
Unisex Humpback Bangle Hand engraved Puffin
pendant Price Range From £10
Directions:
You can find Roger’s workshop off the B9056 between Pay by Cash, cheque, most cards accepted
Marwick and the Bay of Birsay. Follow the Craft Trail Work in progress most days; commissions
Jewellery signs. undertaken; forwarding service available
Denise Dupres, Woolcraft
Benlaw, Costa, Evie, Orkney, KW17 2NN
Tel 01856 751305 thewoolshed@btinternet.com 3
Come and visit us at The
Woolshed where we use fleece
from the native seaweed
eating North Ronaldsay
breed of sheep to produce
traditional knitwear and
handmade felt. And while
you’re here enjoy the dramatic
views over Eynhallow Sound
or marvel at the original
stonework of the old house
and kiln.
Handbags or hedgehogs, tea cosies or teddy bears, scarves, mice, wallhangings or whatever we can think
of, it is all designed, hand-felted and handmade at the Woolshed. There is also a selection of carded
fleece in natural colours and an array of glorious hand dyed tops for felt-makers and spinners.
Traditionally styled jumpers are hand knitted or hand framed from
North Ronaldsay wool in natural colours, and, for hand knitters,
this lovely soft wool is available in 100g balls. Or how about
some colourful hand dyed skeins?
For that special reminder of Orkney we have 100% North
Ronaldsay wool woven rugs with a definite ‘cuddle’ factor, and we
now have a small selection of items hand-woven at the woolshed.
There’s something here for everyone and we look forward to
meeting you.
Open April to September
Mon to Fri - 11am to 6pm
October to March
We’re usually here but please ring first
to be sure.
Any other times by arrangement
Directions: Retail Outlets Kirkwall - Ortak
South Ronaldsay - Tomb of the Eagles
From Finstown turn off onto the A966 to Evie.
Approx 3 miles after Evie you will see a Craft Trail Pay by Cash, cheque or most cards
sign on your left, turn up the hill and The Woolshed accepted
is the old steading at the top of the tarmac road. Mail order service available
Castaway
www.castawaycrafts.co.uk
Crafts
Rose Cottage, Dounby, Orkney
Fiona
Mitchell
KW17 2HT - Tel 01856 771376
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6 facebook: Castaway Crafts-Harris Tweed castaway_crafts@hotmail.com
Fiona opened her new Gallery/
Shop & workshop in 2014 in
the centre of Dounby and to
compliment her own work
has since taken in work from
over 60 other local Artists and
Craftspersons giving the shop
the most comprehensive range
of “Made in Orkney” products
you will find. Opened year
round it caters for all and you
can find Fiona working on her
range of Harris Tweed products
in the adjoining workshop.
Fiona Mitchell makes creative use of the Open All year round
versatility and endless colours and patterns Mon to Fri - 10am to 6pm
available in the world-renowned Harris Tweed Saturday - 10am to 1pm *
cloth, to produce a range of clothing, gifts and *Extended opening times
accessories for the wholesale and retail markets. during Summer months
include Sundays, please
check Facebook for details,
alternatively you can arrange
for an out of hours visit by
contacting Fiona.
Retail Outlets Kirkwall - Ortak, Odinstone, Christine
Clarke’s, Judith Glue
Stromness - The Waterfront Gallery,
St Margaret’s Hope - The Workshop &
Loft Gallery
Directions: Rousay - Craft Hub
From Finstown on the Kirkwall to Stromness Road Pay by Cash, cheque or most cards
turn off onto the A986 to Dounby. Pass the Co-op in accepted
Dounby and we are by the Masonic Hall on the left
hand side of the road. Mail order service available
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Harray Potter Ltd.
Andrew J Appleby
Fursbreck Pottery, Harray, Orkney, KW17 2JR
Tel/Fax 01856 771419 info@orkneypottery.co.uk
6 www.orkneypottery.co.uk
Watch Andrew toil whilst
you are on holiday! Admire
the ranges of skilfully made
pottery. Dinner services,
goblet sets, casseroles, soup
bowls, salt pigs and exciting
individual pieces.
Andrew’s Pottery suits many
tastes and pockets: Tiny
salt bowls and spoons,
cooks spoon rests and lovely
ranges of ceramic jewellery.
You will find that much
of his works are inspired
by ancient archaeological
themes from Orkney’s
Neolithic past to Roman
and Greek traditions. The
experiments into Orkney’s
prehistoric pottery, kilns and
ancient ovens have had remarkable results! Season All year
In Harray Potter’s Stromness shop you will Open Monday to Saturday
9.48 am to 5.51 pm.
be able to reflect on even more of the Sundays 1.47 pm to 5.39 pm
amazing pieces from the Harray workshop. In Staff training: alternate
particular the treatment of prehistoric art on Wednesdays from 11.21 am to
contemporary pots. 11.37 am. You are welcome to
watch
Retail Outlets Kirkwall - We Frame It, Sheila Fleet,
Ortak Gallery, Visit Orkney, Orkney
Museum
Stromness - Harray Potter
Tankerness - The Airport Shop
South Ronaldsay - The Workshop
and Loft Gallery, Tomb of the Eagles
Italian Chapel - Orkney Winery
Directions: Westray - Westray Heritage Centre
From South Ronaldsay and Kirkwall: Take the A965
towards Stromness; turn right at the A986 for two and Price Range £1.25 to £507.38
3/16th miles. The Pottery is a big whitish building Pay by Cash, credit cards, Euros,
with a huge red teapot painted high on the gable. Dollars, Kroner, Yen (Not Zloty
From Stromness: take the A965 and turn left behind yet)
Maes Howe. Wind along the lovely Stoneyhill Road.
After two and 1/3rd miles, left again for 307 meters. Work in progress... Mountains of it!
Jane Glue Gallery
Mixed Media Artist, Shop & Gallery
Jane Glue, Maitland Place, Finstown, Orkney Isles, KW17 2EQ
Tel 01856 761142 mobile 07523175084
jane@janeglue.com www.janeglue.com 7
Jane Glue was born in Orkney in 1958 and
graduated from Harrow College, London in
1985. Jane sells a large variety of cards,
prints, coasters and other gift items in
her shop next to a dedicated gallery space
selling her original work.
Jane says ‘Over the years I have mainly
painted in watercolours but more recently
I have been using mixed media techniques
which include handmade papers, inks, fused
glass and ‘found’ objects. I like to keep
changing and I am always thinking about
my next artwork. My work is defined by the
nature, colour, landscape and light of my
surroundings which I dearly love.’
Jane also has a self-catering unit at the sea
end of the gallery. Please see her website for
booking details and pictures.
Come and visit the gallery and shop and
meet Jane in person.
Open April to end of September
Mon to Sat - 10.30am to 4.30pm
Winter Opening: October to March
Jane is quite often working in her studio
and is happy to see customers, just ring
the door bell if the lights are on or phone
to make an appointment.
Retail Outlets Kirkwall - Judith Glue, Ortak, Airport
Stromness - Quernstone
VisitOrkney Information Centres,
Kirkwall and Stromness
Price Range From £1.95 upwards
Directions:
Finstown is situated six miles from the main towns Pay by Visa, Mastercard, Switch, cheque,
of Kirkwall and Stromness on the A965. Jane Glue paypal and cash
Gallery is a long stone built building which stretches
Mail order service available, you can also buy
to the shore. Parking is available in the main
Jane’s originals and prints on line at
Finstown car park just a short stroll from the gallery.
www.janeglue.com
There is disabled access.
Hand crafted jewellery from Orkney by Steven Cooper
The Workshop, Old Finstown Road, St Ola, Orkney, KW15 1TR
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8 Tel 01856 871861 info@aurora-jewellery.co.uk www.aurora-jewellery.co.uk
Our philosophy is simple
- to create progressive, design-led
jewellery of the highest quality
using traditional methods.
We have a small, highly skilled and
close knit team. Designers Teresa
Shearer and Emma Thomson work
in harmony with talented pattern
maker Steven Cooper. Every piece
of our jewellery is carefully finished
by hand by our workshop team. Diamond setting
We also offer a jewellery
commission service - engagement,
wedding and commitment rings or Ring of Brodgar
anything else you desire.
Call in and see our extensive
range of silver and gold jewellery. Glide Brooch
The workshop enjoys a splendid
Fea Ring
view over Scapa Flow. Visitors are
able to view work in progress from
the shop.
You can also visit our shop
in Kirkwall at 69 Albert Street
(Tel: 01856 871521).
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Aurora - jewellery as
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individual as you are.
Season All year
Open Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
Directions:
from the East Mainland we are one and a half miles Retail Outlets Kirkwall -
Aurora, Christine Clarke, W. Hourston
out of Kirkwall on the Old Finstown Road c1 (A965) Stromness - The Quernstone
overlooking Scapa Flow.
from the West Mainland drive past Finstown on Pay by Cash, cheque, Switch, all major
A965 for 1.4 miles, turn right at Craft Trail jewellery credit cards
sign. Turn left at the Craft Trail sign, drive on past
Forwarding service available
Wideford Hill and you will see Aurora on the left.FRASER ANDERSON
Orkney Hand Crafted Furniture
Furniture Artisan – Bespoke Furniture
Dellovo, New Scapa Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1BL Tel 01856 872492
Mob 07742428727 fraser@orkneyhandcraftedfurniture.co.uk
www.orkneyhandcraftedfurniture.co.uk www.bespokefurniturekirkwall.co.uk
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You are invited to visit Fraser
Anderson’s award-winning bespoke
furniture and witness a craft
centuries in the making. Orkney Hand
Crafted Furniture specialises in the
production of Orkney chairs, a design
unique to the Islands, whilst also
designing pieces of bespoke furniture
It has been my ambition to create
furniture from wood from a young
age, as a Orcadian, the opportunity
to craft these unique chairs has seen
this ambition fulfilled. It is very
satisfying to keep a long-standing
tradition alive.
The challenge of being able to
produce Orkney chairs from natural
Orcadian materials such as driftwood
and straw, whilst exploring modern
variations, led me to establish my
business in 2004. Orkney Hand
Crafted Furniture is now successfully
producing traditional chair
designs whilst moving the craft
forward with innovative designs.
As the business has developed,
there is a variety of
traditional and modern
pieces of furniture also
available such as mirrors,
creepies, Orkney stools,
tables, rustic furniture, Season All year
cabinets, outdoor furniture
Open Monday - Saturday
and special commissions.
9am - 5pm
(I am usually here at other dates
and times but ring first to be sure)
Directions: Retail Outlets Please phone for details
From town centre, heading up Junction
Pay by Cash, cheque, Visa, Mastercard,
Road, towards Highland Park and Scapa Beach, Switch, Maestro
take first left after Balfour Hospital.
Workshop is sign posted across garden path. Mail order availableWorkshop: Great Western Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1AN Tel: 01856 87 3201
Shop: 10 Albert Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1AO Tel: 01856 878346
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Ortak are back and have re-located to new
premises still within the Royal and Ancient
Burgh of Kirkwall and will continue to produce
high quality affordable jewellery. The expertise
of the staff will ensure that the traditional
silversmith skills and exceptional customer
service will still be apparent in our jewellery
and after-care service.
We have an extensive collection of Sterling
Silver and Gold Jewellery available, some set
with gem stones or enhanced using the popular
hot glass enamelling techniques.
You can watch our experienced team of
Enamellers at work, hand enamelling our
attractive jewels in various vibrant colourways
at our workshop. With the massive array of
colours available we can personalise any item of
jewellery to match your taste.
We also offer a bespoke service, let us create
a unique and lasting memento of your visit to
Orkney….
Season All year
Open Monday to Friday
9am - 4pm
Pay by Cash, Cheque, all major credit
cards
Directions:
Located on Great Western Road just a few Jewellery from £15
minutes walk from the town centre.Scapa Crafts
Orkney Chairs
Jackie & Marlene Miller 12 Scapa Court, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1BJ
Tel 01856 872517 jackie@scapacrafts.co.uk www.scapacraftsorkneychairs.co.uk 11
Unique Chairs,
Unique Quality . . .
. . . from Scapa Crafts
Orkney Chairs have been
at the heart of the home
for many generations.
Many a person would
have relaxed in an Orkney
Chair at the fireside,
cosy and protected from
the draughts sneaking
through the old stone
house.
Today we still make our
Orkney Chairs from the As well as the traditional driftwood
traditional materials of we make Orkney Chairs in high
oat straw and wood but Visit our new online showroom:
quality hardwoods: Oak, Walnut and
they are now more in Sapele and in 3 sizes: Gent’s, Lady’s www.scapacraftsorkneychairs.co.uk
demand as an example and Child’s, all available with a Hood
of beautiful craftmanship and/or Drawer.
and tradition than for
We welcome you to our Kirkwall We look forward to meeting you!
warmth, though their
upright, shaped design Workshop to see our Orkney Chairs Jackie & Marlene Miller.
offers therapeutic and watch the ancient craft of
protection for your back. strawweaving.
Season All year
Open Monday to Friday
Usually 10am - 5pm
Please call 01856 872517
Retail outlets Kirkwall - Our workshop or order
from our online showroom
Pay by Cash, Cheque, Visa, Mastercard,
Visa Debit
Work in progress throughout the year
Directions: Wheelchair access to Workshop
We are halfway between Kirkwall Harbour and Worldwide delivery, welcome assured!
Highland Park Distillery. Follow our signs!1 Orkneyinga Silversmiths
2 Fluke Jewellery
3 The Woolshed
4 Castaway Crafts
5 Alison Moore Designs
6 Harray Potter
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13 Sheila Fleet Jewellery Stenness
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Ltoumal art studio
Artist Ingrid Grieve
Toumal Art Studio, Orphir, Orkney KW17 2RB
12 Tel. 07810 72098 ingridgrieve@toumalart.co.uk www.toumalart.co.uk
The ever-changing moods and colours of
Orkney’s wild seas, open skies and rolling
landscapes provide the inspiration for artist
Ingrid Grieve, who strives to capture the essence
of her island homeland through an instinctive
and passionate approach to painting.
Although Ingrid had long harboured a desire to
work as an artist, it wasn’t until she was in her
forties that she decided the moment was right
to pursue her dream. Giving up full-time work,
she undertook formal training at Orkney College,
studying first for an HNC and then HND in art.
She graduated in 2009, setting up her own
studio five years later in the garden of her home
in Orphir – toumal is an old Orkney dialect word
meaning ‘the field belonging to the house’ –
taking full advantage of the site’s spectacular
views across the expanse of Scapa Flow.
Immensely proud of her Orcadian heritage,
Ingrid’s work is very much about place. You
won’t find any people in her paintings, but
she’ll often incorporate some elements of human
interaction with the Orkney environment,
recognising the part generations of farmers and Season May-October
fishermen have played in shaping the landscape.
Open Thursday and Friday
Visitors are welcome at her Orphir studio, where 10.30am-5pm
her work can be viewed and bought. Ingrid also Other times by arrangement.
Winter Opening: The Studio is
produces prints of her oils and regularly exhibits
closed over the winter but I
throughout the islands. would be delighted to open if
you would like to visit! Drop by
or contact me first to make sure
I am home.
Directions:
From Stromness, after the bridge turn right onto the Retail Outlet Toumal Art Gallery
A964 and follow road round towards Orphir village -
watch for craft trail sign. Pay by Mastercard and Visa
From Kirkwall head out Orphir road and through
Framed prints and cards also available!
Orphir village until you come to the Craft Trail sign.O R K N E Y D E S I G N E R J E W E L L E R Y
Country Workshop & Kirkwall Gallery
sheilafleet.com | 01856 861 203
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“I’m inspired by where I live”
Sheila was brought up on a farm in Hoxa, South
Ronaldsay surrounded by the sea and sky. Her
early drawings of the cliffs and shoreline gained
her a place at Edinburgh College of Art. After
graduating she worked for notable jewellery
companies before founding her own business in
1993. Sheila Fleet Jewellery remains family-run
with son Martin and his wife Mairi joining Sheila
to lead a skilled team of craftspeople.
When the light is special Sheila still returns to
the coastline for inspiration. Her distinctive
designs are collected all over the world and are
known for their vibrant enamel colours and fine
hand finish. Sheila holds an OBE for services to
the jewellery industry and an Honorary Degree
from the University of Edinburgh for outstanding
jewellery design.
Orkney is the home of Sheila Fleet Jewellery –
discover craftsmanship at our Country Workshop
by the sea. Have your rings made to measure
while you watch. View designer treasures in
our beautiful Jewellery Gallery in Kirkwall. Well
worth a visit! Season Open all year
Open 9am-5pm Monday-Saturday
11am-4pm Sundays June-Aug
Retail Outlets Workshop near Airport
Kirkwall Gallery 30 Bridge St
Online at sheilafleet.com
Pay by cash, cheque
all major debit & credit cards
Jewellers and enamellers in action
Directions: at Workshop Monday-Friday
Country Workshop - from Kirkwall first left after Disabled access at Workshop
airport, follow Craft Trail signs Mail order and worldwide delivery
Kirkwall Gallery - in Old Town 100m from Harbour
at 30 Bridge StreetVindlyse gallery Artist Bert Simpson
Vindlyse Gallery, St.Marys, Holm, Orkney, KW17 2RT
14 Tel.01856781441 bertsimpson@btinternet.com www.bertsimpson.com
The gallery shows the wide
range original watercolours, oils
and prints by Bert Simpson a
graduate of Edinburgh College
of Art now living and working in
the village of St.Marys. He has
worked in design, has been a
potter but painting has always
played a central role in his life
and the gallery show the wide
and varied range of his work.
As an islander he portrays a
strong sense of the islands in his
landscapes, seascapes and still
life painting. His work reflects
the character and atmosphere
of a gentle pastoral landscape
which rolls down to meet a The town and villages of inhabitants. You will also
dominant and ever changing Orkney hug the coast and find still life studies that
seascape. The surrounding sea create their own special feature the flotsam and
reflects a special light from the vernacular style in places jetsam that wash up around
huge skies and together they that the land meets the the shores. These items
create captivating moods and sea and where you find have been sculpted and
drama. echoes of a time when the shaped by the sea and the
fruits of both have merged elements and tell their own
to meet the needs of the stories.
Season April to September
Open Monday - Saturday 2pm -
5.00pm. Outwith opening hours
it’s ‘open when open’ just
ring the bell or phone 01856
781441 and arrange a viewing
Directions: Pay by Credit cards and cheques
Vindlyse Gallery is located in the village of St
Mary’s, 7 miles south of Kirkwall on the A961. Forwarding service availableThe Workshop
and Loft Gallery
A craft producers’ co-operative specialising in knitwear and local crafts
Front Road, St Margaret’s Hope, South Ronaldsay, Orkney, KW17 2SL
Tel 01856 831587 hope.workshop@yahoo.co.uk www.workshopandloftgallery.co.uk 15
The Workshop is a craft
producers’ co-operative in
the picturesque village of
St Margaret’s Hope. It was
established in 1978 for the
benefit of local craftspeople
and specialises in high quality
knitwear and Orcadian crafts.
Created using beautiful yarns
and contemporary classic
designs, the Workshop’s unique
range of knitwear combines
traditional hand-knitting skills
with intriguing patterns based
on motifs inspired by the sea
and the island way of life.
The Workshop is also a showcase
for an impressive range of the
best in local art and crafts
including jewellery, ceramics,
textiles, prints, photographs and
cards.
The Loft Gallery is a delightful
small gallery, flooded with
natural light and providing an
intimate venue for exhibitions
throughout the season.
Season February to December
Open Monday - Saturday
10am - 5pm (March - December)
Directions: 10am - 1pm (February)
Take the A961 from Kirkwall across the Churchill
Barriers to South Ronaldsay. At St Margaret’s Hope, Pay by Cash, Visa, Mastercard etc.
turn right and continue down into the village.
Forwarding service available
Follow The Workshop signs to the Front Road.hoxa tapestry gallery
tapestry rugs drawing painting
Leila & Jo Thomson
Hoxa, St Margaret’s Hope, Orkney, KW17 2TW
Tel 01856 831395 www.hoxatapestrygallery.co.uk
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Leila Thomson graduated from
Edinburgh
Leila College of Art from and
Leila Thomson graduated from Leila Thomson
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graduated from
returned
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handcrafted
paintings, cards, Shetland prints
cards, wool rugs.
and
Shetland wool
Milestone rugs.tapestry,
Church paintings, 2014
cards,(120cm
prints diam.)
and paintings, prints and
handcrafted
handcrafted Shetland
Shetland woolwool rugs.
rugs.
handcrafted Shetland wool rugs. Milestone C
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Milestone Church tapestry, 2014 (120cm diam.)
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handcrafted rugs
above: Summer moonlight, 180 x 90cm
handcrafted
handcrafted rugs handcrafted rugs
rugs
below:
above: Spring tides, 180 x 90cmx 90cm Pathways
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Open Monday to Friday Sea
Directions: Season April to September
Directions: 10am - 5.30pm
Sea
Op
Three miles fromApril
Season St. to
Margaret’s
SeptemberHope. Follow the Craft milesSaturday
Directions:
Three and Sunday
from St. Margaret’s Hope. Follow the Op
Directions: Directions:
Open Monday to Friday Op
Trail signsSeason
to Hoxa, April
up past the Smithy museum, out
to September ThreeTrail
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from
signs to -Hoxa,
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St. Margaret’s Hope.
up past theHope. Follow
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museum,
Three miles from St. Margaret’s Hope. Follow the Three miles from St.
10am – 5.30pm Margaret’s the
past theOpen
Sands o’Monday
Wright to beach.
Friday The Gallery overlooks Craft Trail signs to
Craft Trail signs to Hoxa, up past the Smithy museum,
Pay by
out
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signs
Cash,to Hoxa,
Sands
Trail Saturday Hoxa,o’ up
cheque,
and up past
Wright
past
Sunday
the
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beach. Themuseum,
Smithy Gallery
museum,
Mastercard,
. Follow theScapa Flow. Ample
10amparking
– 5.30pm available. out
Open Monday
out past to Friday
the Sands o’ Wright beach. The Gallery out past
overlooks the
past 2pmScapa
the Sands
–Sands
Switch
Flow.o’ Wright
Ample beach.
parkingTheavailable.
6pm o’ Wright beach. The Gallery
Gallery
thy museum, FREE ENTRY Disabled access.
Saturday No public
and Sunday toilets. overlooks
FREE ENTRYScapa Flow.
Disabled Ample
access. parking
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Follow the 10am – 5.30pm overlooks Scapa Flow. Ample parkingtoilets.
available.
The Gallery 2pm –overlooks
6pm Scapa Flow. Ample parking available.
FREE ENTRY
ENTRY Disabled access. access. No
No public
public toilets.
toilets. Pa
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Saturday andDisabled
Sundayaccess. No public toilets. FREE
Pay by cash,Disabled
cheque, Visa, Mastercard, Switch Pa
available.The Gallery in the
Bill McArthur
Nortwa’
3 Lettan, Sanday,
Orkney, KW17 2BP
Tel 01857 600381
billtoon3@btinternet.com
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Like a number of the other
members of the Orkney Craft
Trail Bill McArthur is a graduate
of Edinburgh College of Art. His
seascapes, primarily done in oils,
derive from his many years spent
working as a commercial fisherman
round the Scottish coasts and as
far afield as St Kilda and Rockall.
They also reflect the beautiful
beaches and coastline of Sanday
where he and his family have lived
for many years.
Prints of many of his paintings are
also available in a range of sizes
from the studio.
Season There are no set opening hours,
as the artist is happy to hold
‘open studio’ whenever he’s at
home, regardless of the time of
Directions: year. An advance telephone call
From the ferry at Loth take the road towards the Start is advisable if you are planning
Lighthouse but when you come to the sign at the a visit, as, weather permitting,
turn-off for the lighthouse keep to the narrow main the artist may have gone
road which then takes a very steep left turn. Half a mile fishing. Tel. 01857600 381.
along this road you will see the Nortwa’ Studio signs on
the left. Pay by Cash, cheque or PaypalHUME SWEET HUME
Lizza and Jenna Hume
Pierowall Village, Westray, Orkney KW17 2BZ
18 Tel 01857 677259 info@humesweethume.com www.humesweethume.com
In 1998 we began by designing
and knitting interior accessories
such as cushions and throws,
however eventually our cushions
began to grow straps and now
we make bags, scarves, hats and
garments as well.
We design and knit the fabrics
which are hand finished by a
talented band of workers who
help make this possible and
we owe much to their support,
commitment and tolerance!
All our products are made with
natural fibres. Lambswool and silk
blends are sourced in the Scottish
Borders with the luxury yarns,
such as mohair, being imported
from Italy.
Our workshop (still known locally
as the ‘chippy’) is situated to
the back of our premises and our
shop overlooks Pierowall Bay, all
a stone’s throw from the beach.
Visit us here in Westray where
you will be able to browse at your
leisure and view a more extensive
range of our products.
We do hope to see you soon but Season All year
if you can’t make it this time visit Open Monday to Saturday
our website. 10am - 5pm
(Seasonal Sunday opening
2.30pm - 4.30pm)
Retail Outlets Kirkwall - The Longship
Directions: Stromness - The Quernstone
From Kirkwall Harbour take Orkney Ferries to Westray St Margaret’s Hope - The Workshop
(crossing approx. 1 hour 20 mins) www.orkneyferries. Tankerness - Sheila Fleet
co.uk or take a local flight from Kirkwall airport. Pay by Cash, cheque, Switch and most
Follow signs for Pierowall Village. Hume Sweet Hume major credit cards
sits facing the beach on the main road through the
village. Just look for the Craft Trail signs. Mail order available via websiteAdditional Members of Orkney Crafts Association (not on Craft Trail)
The Crafthub C.I.C.
Quality hand made Art and Crafts from
Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre
The Pier Workshop, Rousay, Orkney, KW17 2PU
Tel : 01856 821455 crafthuborkney@btconnect.com www.crafthuborkney.co.uk
The Crafthub opened in May 2013 as a Community run
social enterprise, providing an art and craft retail outlet
and workshop space on Rousay. The products on sale in the
shop are a variety of unique, quality hand-made art and
craft products produced locally by art and crafts people
living on our 3 islands, Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre. The
majority have been influenced by local traditions, heritage
and the breath-taking surroundings of our islands.
When we opened we had 15 crafters exhibiting their
products, there are now 60 crafters, with an impressive
range of quality hand made products including textiles,
paintings, cards, wood, glass, photographs and jewellery.
Directions : The island of Rousay is situated off West Mainland, easy
to access for a day trip. Take the A966 from Finstown to Tingwall
ferry. Then take the 20 minute ferry to Rousay Pier. The Crafthub is
situated 2 minutes walk up from Rousay pier on the right hand side.
Open : March to September - 6 days a week 11am – 5.30pm (also
Sundays from May) October – February - Tues-Fri - 1.30pm – 4pm Pay by:
(Closed January) Cash or cheque
Odinwood Wo o d t u r n e d B ow l s / We d d i n g C o g s & J ewe l l e r y
Keith Ritch/Maxeen Subbhan, Harray, Orkney, KW17 2LA
Tel: 01856 771360 Mob: 07587 727112
odinwoodorkney@gmail.com odinwoodjewellery@gmail.com www.odinwood.co.uk
Odinwood is a collection of designs by Keith Ritch & We are a new enterprise based in Orkney with Keith
Maxeen Subbhan. Keith designs & turns rune-inscribed born in Orkney & Maxeen from Shetland where her
bowls, platters & traditional orcadian wedding cogs. Scandinavian inspiration hails.
These are made at his workshop in Harray where there Much of our work is sold online with Trade Fairs in the
is a small viewing area by appointment. planning.
Maxeen designs & makes the Odinwood ‘’SKOG’’ Please see the website for further info.
Jewellery range which is Scandinavian/Viking inspired
unisex wood jewellery.Additional Members of Orkney Crafts Association (not on Craft Trail) Stewart Moar Jewellery Stoursdale Studio, Cot of Stoursdale, Stenness, Orkney Tel 01856 761758 stewartmoar@btinternet.com www.stewartmoarjewellery.co.uk While visiting Maeshowe/Standing Stones in Stenness visit Stewart Moar Jewellery (1 mile away). Born and brought up in Orkney. Stewart produces a wide range of jewellery including Scottish, Celtic, Norse and stunning contemporary pieces, all with a strong local influence. Resisting temptation to use modern mechanical machinery his jewellery retains a more intricate three dimensional sculptural look. His full range of jewellery is available to buy at his workshop/studio in Stenness where he designs and manufactures all his own work. Open: Sun, Tues, Wed and Fri 10am - 4pm, Mon and Thurs 12.30pm - 4pm, Closed Saturday (other times please call in advance) Retail O ut let s Kirkwall - Judith Glue, Odinstone Stromness – Waterfront Gallery Skaill - Skaill House Hilary Grant K n i t we a r a n d Tex t i l e s Houth, Houton Bay, Orphir, Orkney, KW17 2NA Tel: 01856 811404 Mob: 07821310616 mail@hilarygrant.co.uk www.hilarygrant.co.uk Hilary Grant is women’s knitwear label, based in Orphir, Orkney. Their studio, based in the ground floor of a 300 year old house is located by the shore near the home of Victorian explorer John Rae. Hilary draws upon traditional knitted patterns, translating them through her contemporary and graphic lens. She creates original and colourful knitted women’s accessories that are wearable, well-crafted and designed to bring joy to the gloomiest of days. Hilary Grant knitwear can be found all over the world, from Orkney’s most prestigious outlets to the famous Hankyu department store in Osaka. Collections include: Circle Scarves, Cowls, Scarves, Mittens, Fingerless Mitts, Shawls and Pom Hats. Retail Kirkwall - The Longship Quoyloo - The Orkney Brewery Visitor Centre O utl ets St Margaret’s Hope – The Workshop and Loft Gallery Buy online www.hilarygrant.co.uk Elaine Henderson Contemporary Ceramics Tel: 01856 852926 scapastudios@gmail.com Elaine offers an extensive selection of work in a remarkable variety of styles and finishes. In addition to her hand-thrown stoneware and earthenware collections of jugs, bowls, vases, mugs and tiles, Elaine painstakingly creates all of the art used for her fine Staffordshire bone china transfer work, which has over 30 different designs to choose from. The colours and textures of the constantly changing Orkney landscape are a constant source of inspiration for Elaine, as is the nature and wildlife of the islands. Her distinctive work, which marries functionality with aesthetic appeal, is all of the highest quality. Elaine enjoys experimenting with pottery techniques and glazes to produce striking exhibition quality pieces and will happily accept commissions too. Retail Stromness - Quernstone Kirkwall - The Longship, Sheila Fleet, Ortak Dounby - Castaway Burray - The Fossil Centre O utl ets St Margaret’s Hope – The Workshop and Loft Gallery Also on Facebook as Scapa Studios
Additional Members of Orkney Crafts Association (not on Craft Trail)
41 Victoria Street, Stromness, KW16 3BS
tel: 01856 852900 quernstoneknits@tiscali.co.uk www.quernstone.co.uk
Style, simplicity, comfort and quality are the bywords for the Quernstone’s unique
range of luxury knitwear, all designed and handmade in Orkney.
Based in the picturesque, historic town of Stromness since 1984, the Quernstone has
built up a loyal following with customers looking for stylish yet easy to wear garments
in a broad choice of colours.
Made in Orkney by a highly skilled group of knitters, using only the finest quality yarns,
this distinctive signature knitwear is to be found within the Quernstone’s dedicated
Victoria Street knitwear shop. Housed in a 1920s ice-cream parlour, the shop also
stocks a large selection of clothing, accessories and yarns. Quernstone knitwear is
also available in outlets throughout the UK and is sold online through the company’s
own website.
Across the street you’ll find the Quernstone’s ever
popular gift shop, which stocks a wonderfully
eclectic variety of items – everything from cards
and stationery to jewellery, furnishings, ceramics and
toys. Surprises and quirkiness are guaranteed here,
reflecting the Quernstone’s innovative approach to the
retail experience and desire to keep things fresh and
interesting for all its customers.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm in the
summer months, plus Sundays noon to 4pm during festivals.
Retail outlets: Our knitwear is also available from:
R. A. Finn, Victoria Street, Kirkwall
The Workshop, Front Road, St Margaret’s Hope.
Payment: We accept all major credit cards.Additional Members of Orkney Crafts Association (not on Craft Trail) orkney bracelets Heather Croy, Glenavon, Deerness, Orkney, KW17 2QH tel: 01856 741274 mob: 07748 332036 www.orkneybracelets.co.uk Viking inspired sterling silver jewellery and glasswork. Handmade jewellery using traditional designs methods and materials inspired by cultural history and landscape. I welcome visitors to my workshop and I am usually there - but a phone call to confirm first would be a good idea. You will find me next to the Deerness Stores in the middle of Deerness. Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads, traditional stained glass suncatchers, bowls, boxes and jewellery. Retail Kirkwall - Ortak Galleries Burray - Fossil & Heritage Centre O utl ets St Margaret’s Hope - The Workshop orkneybracelets.co.uk Celia Clark D i g i ta l A r t wo r k a n d E n c a u s t i c Wa x Pa i n t i n g Hagi Hús Gallery, Millfield, Toab, Orkney, KW17 2QU Tel: 01856 861349 www.hagihusgallery.co.uk Celia Clark is an artist working in two contrasting ways. She works digitally, manipulating photographs to produce creative images with a graphic feel that explores detail, colour and line and she also works in a more organic way painting with encaustic wax exploring the sea and surrounding landscape of Orkney. There are cards, prints, canvases and encaustic wax pieces available and visitors are very welcome to pop into the gallery, shop and studio to see Celia and her work. The gallery is located on the A960 about 6 miles from Kirkwall. It’s on the right hand side about 3/4 mile after the Quoyburray Inn and just before The Sebay Mill. Open: April to September, Thursday to Saturday from 1.30pm - 5.30pm. Retail O ut let s Kirkwall - Ortak Toab - Hagi Hús Gallery
Additional Members of Orkney Crafts Association (not on Craft Trail)
Home to Ola Gorie jewellery as well as a
quality selection of local crafts, gifts and knitwear.
thelongship Wide range of Orkney whisky, beer and cheese.
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Tait & Style Textiles
Orcadian and Scottish
knitwear from:
Tait & Style
Hume Sweet Hume
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Hilary Grant 1
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Ola Gorie Jewellery
High quality gold and silver jewellery
Orkney heritage, made in Orkney for 55 years
Ceramics from Westray Pottery and Scapa Studios
Other local gifts and crafts
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Kirkness & Gorie
Pop through the arched doorway
to find Kirkwall’s hidden treasure –
the finest selection of:
Local and continental artisan cheese
Orkney beer, whisky, oatcakes
and fudge
7 – 15 Broad Street, Kirkwall (opposite St Magnus Cathedral) Tel: 01856 888 790 www.thelongship.co.ukWe hope you have enjoyed your visit to our workshops.
If you didn’t get time to visit us all, there’s always next year.
Or visit www.orkneydesignercrafts.com
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